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Dalquist Family History

Dalquist Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dahlquist, Walquist, Alquist, Melquist, Wahlquist, Hallquist

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Where is the Dalquist family from?

You can see how Dalquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dalquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dalquist families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dalquist's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dalquist families in 1891.
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What did your Dalquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalquist. 38% of Dalquist men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dalquist women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalquist census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 414 immigration records available for the last name Dalquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Dalquist. For the veterans among your Dalquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalquist lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dalquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dalquist in 1959 was 48, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalquist ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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